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Legal Services

Did you know ?

You are entitled to 30 minutes free legal advice from a union solicitor on any personal matter including:

  • housing problems
  • consumer problems
  • divorce and matrimonial problems
  • criminal matters
  • wills and administration of estates
  • road traffic offences
  • arranging mortgages and insurance
  • house sale and purchase.

Many thousands of members have enjoyed the benefits of this service over the years, confident in the knowledge that the solicitors engaged by the union have the expertise and experience to deal with members' problems. This service is totally confidential and is provided on the basis that if any matter is taken further, financing is left to the individual member and the solicitor.

Free Legal Advice

To get 30 minutes of free legal advice download this form. Complete part 2 and send it to your union representative.

Or you can complete this on-line form.

The Branch Secretary will receive the contents and then send the form on to the union. A solicitor will be in touch with you directly to advise you.

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Forename
Surname
Address
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Address of employer
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I wish to receive Legal Advice on the subject mentioned below through the facility provided by the Extended Legal Service of the Transport & General Workers Union. I accept that the provision of such advice places no liability on the Union of its officers, nor gives me any right of action against them in respect of such advice in any event. I confirm that I have no other solicitor and wish to seek the advice of the Union Solicitor.
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Download Legal Advice Form

Personal Injury

To find out more about how to make a claim for personal injury.

Download Personal Injury Leaflet

Please note: Do NOT contact the solicitors yourself but do it via your union representative or full time union officer.

Free Wills

A standard will can be drawn up free of charge by T&G solicitors.

To take advantage of the union’s Free Will Scheme please complete the following form.

The Branch Secretary will receive the contents and then send the form on to the union. A solicitor will be in touch with you directly to starting drawing up your will.

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Forename
Surname
Address
Contact telephone no
Union Branch
Card Number